This Appalachian (also called Mountain or Lap Dulcimer) is US made by Folkcraft. It features solid wood construction, an easy-reach 27" fret scale with 18 frets including a 6 1/2, molded nuts and bridges for consistent action, slots for traditional and 4 equidistant string spacing, and high quality geared tuning pegs. It has a two-piece book matched back with an inlay strip. The fingerboard is Maple.
The sound of Folkcraft's Custom Model dulcimers is particularly well balanced. They're bright as well as mellow. An excellent choice for the serious player. This dulcimer features a traditional scroll head with smooth tuning Stewart MacDonald planetary pegs, a 1 1/2" wide fingerboard with overlay and three mother of pearl position dots, a two-piece book-matched back with center inlay, a matching heelcap, and a western red cedar sound board. 37" x 8" x 2 1/4"
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Hear the Mountain (or Lap) Dulcimer on "A Dulcimer Harvest" at Amazon.com.
